What a day,
The study group I was going to start fell through. They want a “Grandmaster”
I was just informed that my Shuai Chiao teacher will be basically out of commision until the summer
I’m pretty much forced into retirement until the summer.
Most actions of men can be explained by observing a pack of dogs. Not wild dogs, just neighborhood dogs who all scurry under the fence on the same night and set off together to reclaim a glimmer of the glory their species possessed before domestication.
WAAAAAHHHH!!!
Badger
“When life hands you a blank, load it anyway and act real intimidating.”–Unknown l
Ah, the burdern of honesty.
Little do they know that most ‘grandmasters’ have no real combative experience. (Before I get flamed, I’m talking about the McDojo types here.)
Oh well, they propbably would have spent all thier time asking 'what rank am I?" and “When can I start teaching?”.
I am a big beleiver in luck. The more I work, the more luck I have.
Those last two are quotes from when I ran a class in a TKD studio. My answer was a cold glare and the response “train like I do, you can do what I do. Maybe even better.”
I am a big beleiver in luck. The more I work, the more luck I have.
You should just start calling yourself ‘GrandMaster’.
Then watch the students line up !
Well, I’m at a point where I have enough solo material to get down. In fact, I have enough to get me through to the summer. But the fact that I will have pretty much zero mat time is upsetting. You can make a lot of progress by yourself, but nothing compares to having bodies to slam around.
Woe is me 
Most actions of men can be explained by observing a pack of dogs. Not wild dogs, just neighborhood dogs who all scurry under the fence on the same night and set off together to reclaim a glimmer of the glory their species possessed before domestication.
Adversity tempers character.
K. Mark Hoover
H20D.
I hear you. My Tai Chi instructor has been laid up with a jones fracture in his right foot for several months because he keeps jumping back into things without taking enough time off 
November is the latest date.
Have you thought about dropping in on a judo class to get a little bit of mat time? Not the same, but better than nothing.
No Judo in my area.
Most actions of men can be explained by observing a pack of dogs. Not wild dogs, just neighborhood dogs who all scurry under the fence on the same night and set off together to reclaim a glimmer of the glory their species possessed before domestication.
H2O Dragon
The study group I was going to start fell through. They want a “Grandmaster”
Are you serious? What a bunch of puds. Just find a new crew of guys that have a modicum of humility and just want to learn.
The best way to start a study group is to just get one or two people to start teaching and working out with on a continuin basis, and build from there. Don’t wait for some heralded time to begin, as people like to find excuses to put it off.
Get two guys, start that week, and keep roping them in.
I started my class three years ago with four guys and taught out of a storage room. If I can do it, you can do it.
The key to success for a group like that is to schedule “special events” where you have your instructor, or some of your seniors, come in to do workshops every few months or so (or take your group on road trips for the workshops). That way, your students know that there is always going to be growth potential for their own skills.
I agree. Puds they are. Don’t let ignorant people get you down too much, Water Dragon. This is just a study group, it’s not like you are becoming Sifu at a temple or anything.
I occasionally coached some people in judo at the dojo, and actually do have a certificate to teach JKD (and even a Gracie Self-Defense instructorship 
You guys seen those?)
But I just don’t think I am ready (or wanting) to be a martial arts instructor. I have a hard enough time trying to figure out my own self.
If this is what you want to do, don’t let a few people bum you out. Get some more!
Ryu
“One who takes pride in shallow knowledge or understanding is like a monkey who delights in adorning itself with garbage.”
Depressed?
Understandable, but RELIEF fits the situation better.
These students are UNFIT, Water Dragon. They would’ve caused you undue problems had they stuck.
OMG.
They wanted a “Grandmaster”.
What a bunch of fu(kwits. :rolleyes:
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water dragon
I’m sorry to hear about your misfortune, but every thing happens for a reason. I’m sure things will get better for you. Discomfort adds character. In the mean time try your best to master what you know. people are like a glass, when you fill it up you are “perfect”, but don’t stop there make your glass overflow. I hope every thing works out for you. I claim to be but am not…
The unbeatable Felonious Monk
Ahhh, but those guys are just an afterthought. My teacher is out of commision for a year. No bodies to mangle.
Oh well, I’m going to check out a few local schools, maybe I can mangle them for a while.
Most actions of men can be explained by observing a pack of dogs. Not wild dogs, just neighborhood dogs who all scurry under the fence on the same night and set off together to reclaim a glimmer of the glory their species possessed before domestication.
Yeah, I feel your pain. There has to be someone in the area interested in MA that doesn’t mind the fact that you aren’t a “grandmaster”.
"Just because I joke around sometimes doesn’t mean I’m serious about kung-fu.
" - nightair
You could tell them you are a grandmaster, just don’t mention what you are a grandmaster in. Then make up something you are a grandmaster in.
For example, I am a grandmaster in eating, sleeping, and farting
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